In just three short weeks, Casey O’Connor motivated her home community of Crestwood, New York in Westchester County to hold its first 5K run ever and to donate the money to Rockaway victims of Superstorm Sandy. O’Connor chose Rockaw More...

Coming in on the heels of Sandy, four local events will help brighten the holiday season for Rockaway children and adults alike. On Saturday December 22 the Mount Carmel Baptist Church, in association with the Footprints Family, will host a com More...

There it sits on an unused runway at Floyd Bennett Field, 750,000 cubic yards of wood debris from more than 15,000 trees that were destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. Nobody seems to want the mangled wood. More...

Planning ahead for cold weather and winter storms can be lifesaving, especially for older adults who are more vulnerable during winter-related health and home threats like hypothermia or power outages. More...

The 100 Precinct Community Council hosted a holiday party at the tents on Beach 95 Street on Saturday, December 15, giving out more than 1,500 toys to stormsaddened local residents. The party was held along with Operation Sandy Relief, the Huds More...

The Interact Club, a student service club at Xaverian High School, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Verrazano, organized a 3- day bake sale, raffle and toy drive to benefit local hurricane relief efforts. More...